On the evening of October 11, the refreshed Zeekr 001 officially launched. It offers four models. The limited-time price starts at 259,800 yuan (36480$).
The refreshed Zeekr 001 maintains the classic shooting brake profile. Its lines flow elegantly. The stance appears low and powerful. The most noticeable change is the front. The trapezoidal lower grille upgrades from segmented to continuous. This design visually stretches the car, making it look wider. The side air channels now include horizontal fins. This creates an integrated design with the grille. The low stance looks sharper. It also improves aerodynamics. Wind noise control at high speeds is better.
The new car adds two colors: Starry Gray and Mysterious Purple. It keeps the existing colors, Extreme Day White and Extreme Night Black.
The refreshed Zeekr 001 introduces carbon fiber sports components from the 001 FR. It features carbon fiber side mirrors and a carbon fiber rear wing. The rear wing provides extra downforce at high speeds, enhancing stability. Even without the performance package, the regular version maintains smooth body lines. Its fastback design and hatchback tailgate retain the shooting brake identity while ensuring practicality.
The new Zeekr 001 measures 4977mm long, 1999mm wide, and 1545mm high. Its wheelbase is 3005mm, the same as the previous model. The electric platform boosts its space efficiency to 84.5%. This creates a spacious interior for passengers and storage.
The interior of the refreshed Zeekr 001 appears largely unchanged. However, many thoughtful details and features address user pain points. The cabin uses Monaco NAPPA leather, suede-like headliner, and soft-touch materials. These materials feel delicate and warm. The dashboard features a houndstooth pattern. The window buttons have a Parisian studded metal design. The speaker grille draws inspiration from the Fibonacci sequence. Each detail exudes luxury and refinement.
The interior has a small regret. The new car still uses the traditional gear shifter layout. It did not adopt the expected design with a怀挡.
The piano-style keys retain common functions. They operate intuitively and efficiently. They balance technology and practicality.
The cockpit features a striking ultra-clear four-screen interactive system. The 39.3-inch AR-HUD and the 13.02-inch instrument panel work together. They project navigation, speed, and driver assistance information directly onto the windshield. Drivers do not need to look down at the gauges. The 16-inch 3.5K Mini LED central screen supports a 30° rotation. Passengers can view navigation in portrait mode during the day and watch movies in landscape mode at night. The rear 8-inch entertainment screen operates independently. Rear passengers can adjust the air conditioning and select media content. This setup avoids awkwardness from the driver controlling everything.
The four screens support linked functions. The front navigation information syncs to the rear screen. Rear passengers can see the route in advance. During movie playback, the central screen and rear screen play simultaneously. This creates a mobile cinema experience with the sound system.
The refreshed ZEEKR 001 features the ZEEKR AI OS7 system. It runs on the Qualcomm 8295 chip. The operation is smooth and responsive. The AI assistant, Eva, supports natural voice interaction. It recognizes commands like turning on the driver’s seat massage and lowering the air conditioning temperature. Eva learns user habits. For example, it automatically starts lumbar massage after work and closes the windows while activating the recirculation mode in tunnels. It transforms from a command executor to a thoughtful companion.
The new Zeekr 001 features the H7 driver assistance system across all models. It includes one lidar, five millimeter-wave radars, twelve ultrasonic radars, and twelve cameras. This totals thirty-one perception hardware components. The computing platform uses the NVIDIA DRIVE Thor-U chip, delivering 700 TOPS of processing power. It provides ample redundancy.
The new car brings four major upgrades. The most surprising feature is the “Ims recliner” in the rear. This seat design comes from the Zeekr 009. It can recline up to 125 degrees. It includes a four-way electric leg rest and a two-way electric footrest. These features meet long-distance relaxation needs. The electric leg rest extends up to 350mm. It adjusts over an 80-degree angle. When set to the highest position, the leg rest raises the legs 0.7 degrees above horizontal, eliminating the “floating” feeling. The footrest offers 90-degree adjustments and can hover at any position. Even passengers 185cm tall can find a comfortable sitting posture. In the past, rear seats in station wagons often compromised comfort. The refreshed Zeekr 001 rear seat includes independent air conditioning and a Type-C charging port. It also adds a seat massage function. Twelve massage points cover the shoulders, back, and hips. Combined with seat heating, it becomes a “mobile sofa” during winter trips. For family travel, rear passenger comfort rivals that of mid-to-large MPVs.
Compared to traditional fixed-point or flat massages, the refreshed Zeekr 001 offers 3D massage. It moves in three dimensions: up and down, side to side, and front to back. This design reaches deep muscles and fascia. The number of massage points increased from 10 to 20. It covers the shoulders, back, abdomen, and legs. Six points focus on the lower back, targeting core muscle groups like the quadratus lumborum and iliopsoas. Activating the lower back soothing mode during commutes effectively relieves fatigue from prolonged sitting. Regarding massage strength, the new car uses a larger air pump to provide a maximum pressure of 50 kPa. It supports three levels of adjustment, from light to deep. The technique mimics a professional therapist’s kneading and tapping. Combined with seat heating, it delivers a hot compress massage effect. Additionally, the system includes eight preset massage modes. Users can choose from full-body relaxation to targeted relief based on their needs. In tests, activating the shoulder and back relaxation mode allowed the massage heads to precisely target the pain points below the shoulder blades. The pressure felt moderate and natural, surpassing many home massage chairs.
Another industry-first feature is the Vast Intelligent Starry Sky Roof. This system builds on the existing LV partitioned dimming roof. It adds 500 independent star particles. The thickness increases by only 1mm, which does not affect headroom or visibility. Activating “Constellation Mode” lights up the user’s exclusive constellation with one touch. It also triggers a dynamic star trail animation during welcome. At night, it enhances the atmosphere while driving.
This starry sky roof retains 87% energy insulation and nearly 100% UV protection. Even under direct sunlight at noon, the interior remains cool. No extra sunshades are needed. Tests show that closing the skylight reduces the interior temperature by 3-5°C compared to traditional panoramic sunroofs. It combines romance with a solution to sun exposure.
The new ZEEKR 001 features the ZEEKR Sound Max audio system. It delivers 4680 watts of power. The system includes 29 high-fidelity speakers. It has 40 independent channels and a 7.1.4.8 surround sound layout. This setup qualifies as a “mobile theater.”
The entire series features a full-stack 900V high-voltage architecture. This setup surpasses the mainstream 800V platform. It achieves faster charging, stronger acceleration, and higher efficiency.
Power: The rear-wheel-drive model delivers 503 horsepower and accelerates from zero to 100 km/h in four seconds. The all-wheel-drive model offers 925 horsepower and achieves zero to 100 km/h in two seconds.
The new car features a closed dual-chamber air suspension. It has a maximum ground clearance of 206mm and a maximum adjustment travel of 85mm. It also includes CCD electromagnetic dampers, smart magic carpet function, and intelligent central control. The car offers up to 9 driving modes to meet various user needs.
A stable body posture relies on excellent chassis tuning. The new Zeekr 001 upgrades its chassis from an open air suspension to a closed dual-chamber air suspension. It combines a CCD electromagnetic damping system and an intelligent magic carpet function. This setup achieves a balance between comfort and handling.
One core advantage of the full-stack 900V architecture is charging speed. The refreshed Zeekr 001 supports a maximum charging rate of 12C and a peak power of 1.32 megawatts. Our tests show that at a Zeekr supercharging station, charging from 10% to 80% takes only 7 minutes. With a CLTC range of 810 km, this means 7 minutes of charging adds about 400 km of range. Even with standard fast chargers, it takes about 35 minutes to charge from 10% to 80%. This is 15%-20% faster than competing 800V platform models. Additionally, the new car supports external discharge. It can provide 6 kilowatts of power to run devices like microwaves, induction cookers, and camping lights. It serves as a mobile power station during weekend camping trips.
Summary: The refreshed Zeekr 001 is not a minor update. It represents a complete product overhaul. Recently, the company promised that the refreshed Zeekr 001 will maintain its technological leadership for a long time, thanks to its strong hardware and software capabilities. There are no plans for a product replacement in 2026. If you want an electric vehicle that meets family travel needs, offers driving excitement, and combines technology with warmth, the refreshed Zeekr 001 is an excellent choice.